Talking Over People When Manic

As always, it feels better to be up than down- but being up has its own major problems: sleep issues, not eating (this is great for me, but a problem for others), the desire to drink, no desire to work and grandiose thoughts.

A few days ago, after a few days of depression, I woke up feeling ‘better.’ I thought what I always think- oh thank heavens the depression is gone. Then later that afternoon I had the thought, “America is such an amazing place. It’s so beautiful!” and then when I was at a movie theater, “I’m the most famous person in this room!”

Not a good sign at all. I then realized I was hypomanic (mild mania) and it made me sad to think I was rapid cycling again.

Rotten illness. I hate doing it, but I have to be honest with my friends and family and let them know I’m manic so they can help reign it in.

I then have to prepare for the inevitable depression and use my Get it Done techniques to deal with it.

No wonder those of us with bipolar get worn out! Julie Talking Over People When Manic I can hear myself talking and talking these days. I have trouble letting people finish their sentences and always feel the need to get my words in. It’s embarrassing as it’s hard to monitor when I’m actually in a conversation. I know it’s happening! But it feels so good to talk- especially after a depression has made me less interested in life. My friends are used to my talking- I just apologize and try to be a good listener when I’ve got too much manic energy. As always, it feels better to be up than down- but being up has its own major problems: sleep issues, not eating (this is great for me, but a problem for others), the desire to drink, no desire to work and grandiose thoughts. A few days ago, after a few days of depression, I woke up feeling ‘better.’ I thought what I always think- oh thank heavens the depression is gone. Then later that afternoon I had the thought, “America is such an amazing place. It’s so beautiful!” and then when I was at a movie theater, “I’m the most famous person in this room!” Not a good sign at all. I then realized I was hypomanic (mild mania) and it made me sad to think I was rapid cycling again.

Rotten illness. I hate doing it, but I have to be honest with my friends and family and let them know I’m manic so they can help reign it in.

I then have to prepare for the inevitable depression and use my Get it Done techniques to deal with it. No wonder those of us with bipolar get worn out!

Julie